Hard for old-timers to say goodbye
Two of Singapore’s oldest surviving clusters of HDB flats in Siglap and Toa Payoh will soon be making way for new developments. Current residents and shop tenants will be leaving with heavy hearts. -ST
Jennifer Lopez buys $12.6m Hamptons home
The 8,660 sq foot house has 8 bedrooms, includes a sauna room, steam room, theatre and a backyard pool. It also has its own private street. -AsiaOne
Wacky and opulent home fit for a king
This luxurious 1928 mansion built by members of a theological society in New York not only has an interesting background, it also boasts bold interior design that is both trendy and historical at the same time. -AsiaOne
Ogilvy China denies employee died from overworking
O&M China has said that Li Yuan, 24, had been on week-long sick leave prior to his death and was not working overtime. -AsiaOne
Let there be light
By tearing down walls and putting up glass divides, the once sombre house is now a sunbathed, cosy residence for the Tans. -BT
Think Smart and Work Smarter with Canon.
With increased productivity, enhanced security and superior mobility, the new generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction devices takes today's businesses to the next level. -Advertising feature
Most employers sceptical of information on social media
Up to 75 per cent of employers in Singapore remain sceptical about the truthfulness of information put online by potential employees. -AsiaOne
Singapore cost of living sees pawnshops thrive
Singapore's pawnshop industry has seen phenomenal growth at a time when rising prices and a slowing economy are putting pressure on the household budgets of middle- and lower- income families. -AFP
Singapore commodity firms crimp spending in challenging times
Three Singapore-listed commodity firms are cutting capital expenditure, making more selective acquisitions and seeking partnerships to weather volatile markets. -Reuters
Toyota becomes Asia's biggest firm by market value
On Thursday morning, Toyota's market capitalisation stood at S$267 billion, beating out the Galaxy smartphone and tablet computer giant. -AFP
Evolutionary approach to a wild ride
In less than 25 years, Mr Lee Meng Tat went from approving loans, delivering lunch and selling beer to becoming the chief executive of WRS. -ST
More relocating execs prefer S'pore to HK
Singapore has widened its lead over Hong Kong as an attractive place for high-flying professionals to relocate to. -My Paper
Developer builds on hard work
"Maybe it's destiny, maybe I'm fated to do this," says Mr Lim. -ST
Be blown away
Beauty salon decor has taken a hairy turn – in a good way. A new breed of hair and grooming outfits here is investing in quirkier concepts. -ST
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Property

Keppel pricing Corals units at $1,800-3,000 psf

Keppel Land is said to be pricing the initial 100 apartments at its Corals at Keppel Bay condo at between $1,800 psf and $3,000 psf. -BT

SME Central

Focus on getting and retaining the talented

Companies of all sizes face a diverse set of challenges when seeking growth, but ensuring that they continue to employ qualified manpower is a recurring concern shared by all. -ST